WHAT TO EAT IN YOGYAKARTA: STREET FOOD!
June 23, 2024
What to eat in Yogyakarta? One of the most enjoyable experiences we had in Java was an evening spent exploring street food in Yogyakarta.
Here is our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia: from Java to magical Bali, from Nusa Penida to the beautiful Gili!
A trip to Indonesia is an intense experience that will take you to different islands. Indonesia is rich in history and diverse traditions, and a touring trip is the perfect way to explore this incredible country.
A 2-weeks tour of Indonesia will allow you to visit several islands and to be able to divide your holiday into a part dedicated to excursions and visits to Indonesia’s most important sights and a part dedicated to relaxing on Indonesia’s beautiful beaches.
From Java to Bali, from Nusa Penida to the Gili islands here is our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia!
Indonesia is a wonderful country, made up of thousands of different islands with unique characteristics. This is why, in our opinion, a trip to Indonesia cannot be limited to a single island. An itinerant trip to Indonesia will allow you to get to know different environments, from the sea to rice fields, from waterfalls to temples, and also different cultures, such as the Hindu culture of Bali and the Muslim culture of Java.
Of course, unless you have months to travel, you have to make a choice about which places to visit. For our first trip to Indonesia, we focused on the better-known islands and, after some study, we were able to draw up our 15-day Indonesia itinerary. This tour to explore a part of Indonesia in 2 weeks will allow you to visit five islands: Java, Bali, Nusa Penida, Gili Meno and Gili Air.
Ready to go? Here is our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia!
Do you have fewer days available? 👉 Check out our 7-day itinerary in Bali
We have divided our 2-weeks itinerary in Indonesia in this way:
This meant that we had to take both internal flights and fast boats to move between the islands, ie:
As for the accommodations where we slept, we list them below!
🛕Yogyakarta: Grand Rohan Jogja ⭐Trip To Try Choice
🌾Ubud: BIJE SUITE VILLA UBUD ⭐Trip To Try Choice
🌊 Nusa Penida: Khamara Villa and Beach Club ⭐Trip To Try Choice
🪸 Gili Meno: The This Kon ⭐Trip To Try Choice
🏝️Gili Air: Kaien Villa ⭐Trip To Try Choice
On the first day of our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia, we arrived at Yogyakarta airport in the early afternoon after a long journey via Doha and Jakarta.
From Bandar Udara International Airport, we reached the city of Yogyakarta by taxi with the Blue Bird company in about an hour. Wanting to make the most of this first ‘half’ day of our 15-day itinerary in Indonesia, we took an evening tour, departing in the late afternoon, to discover the city of Yogyakarta and its street food.
This evening tour by becak, the typical means of transport on the island, allowed us to explore the city and its neighbourhoods, passing through the famous Malioboro street to the Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, Yogyakarta’s royal palace.
In the meantime, we were able to sample some of the island of Java’s typical dishes, such as bakpia, gudeg and wedang ronde in absolutely traditional establishments. We started with the delicious bakpia made in the neighbourhood where all the producers of these fantastic snacks are located, followed by a gudeg dinner in warung and ended in Alun-Alun Lor Park with wedang ronde.
It was an interesting and very enjoyable experience, perfect to get into the Indonesian mood and start our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia, and if you want to know more about it, we recommend reading the article below.
Wedang Ronde
What to eat in Yogyakarta? One of the most enjoyable experiences we had in Java was an evening spent exploring street food in Yogyakarta.
💰Low budget: Yuwono Hotel
💰💰Medium budget: Grand Rohan Roja ⭐Trip To Try Choice
💰💰💰💰No limits: Melia Purosani Yogyakarta
If you decide to explore Indonesia in 2 weeks, you cannot miss a visit to Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple, and the temple complex of Prambanan.
The second day of our 2-weeks tour of Indonesia was dedicated entirely to visiting these two extraordinary places. However, we decided not to opt for one of the classic car tours and, wanting to make the most of our time to get to know and explore the surroundings of Yogyakarta as well, we did this tour by bicycle!
It was a truly unique and out-of-the-ordinary experience, exhausting but extremely interesting: we passed through Yogyakarta’s streets, cultivated fields, green rice paddies, tropical forests and traditional villages. We were able to see all this on the bike ride from Borobudur to Prambanan, making the most of every moment of our day.
The tour lasted the whole day, starting early in the morning to visit Borobudur at opening time and then setting off on our bicycle tour until we arrived in Prambanan mid-afternoon.
This second day of our 2-weeks itinerary in Indonesia was certainly the most tiring of the whole trip, but it was definitely one of the most beautiful and most interesting: the two temple complexes are marvellous and the cycling route is a real immersion in the daily life of Java.
Not convinced about doing all these kilometres by bike? You can do the same tour with a private driver!
Borobudur stupas
Prambanan
From Borobudur to Prambanan by bicycle
The Borobudur Buddha Temple is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. Located in Yogyakarta, here’ are 9 tips for your visit.
On the third day of our 2-weeks itinerary in Indonesia, we left Yogyakarta airport in the morning and arrived at Denpasar airport in Bali in the early afternoon. From here, we left accompanied by our driver in the direction of Ubud, where we had booked the accommodation where we stayed for five days.
We found a very good structure, the Bije Suite Villa, with an excellent value for money! In fact, we slept in a private villa with a swimming pool overlooking the jungle at a modest price (around €50 per night), just a few minutes away from the centre of Ubud.
The location was ideal to be close to the centre of Ubud in the evening but also to be a little bit away from the hustle and bustle. If you are interested in finding out about prices and availability, you can click on this link.
In the afternoon we visited the centre of Ubud, one of the most visited places in Bali, strolling through the main streets where there are various clubs, restaurants and shops. One of the most interesting places in the centre of Ubud is the traditional market street where you can find many local handicrafts, colourful clothes, jewellery and tropical fruits.
In the evening we visited the Palace of Ubud, where traditional Indonesian dance performances are held, with dancers wearing traditional clothes and carrying beautiful animal masks. We finished the third day of our 2-weeks Indonesia itinerary with an excellent dinner.
💰 Low budget: Padma Ubud Retreat
💰💰 Medium budget: BIJE SUITE VILLA UBUD ⭐Trip To Try Choice
💰💰💰💰 No limits : The Udaya Resorts and Spa
On the fourth day of our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia, we planned an early morning wake-up call to take advantage of the time when there are few tourists around and headed straight for the terraced rice fields of Abian Desa.
These terraced rice fields are located next to the more visited and well-known ones in Tegallalang, but we assure you that they are just as beautiful. We spent about an hour visiting the rice paddies, following the path down the green-covered terraces and crossing the fields where you can see farmers at work with their typical cone-shaped headgear.
The jungle surrounding the terraced rice paddies, which form a kind of canyon, is a sight you cannot miss on a 2-week trip to Indonesia.
Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Entrance fee: IDR 25,000 (approximately €1.50)
Our tips: visit these rice fields early in the morning
After visiting the rice fields, we headed to the Pura Gunung temple, a lesser-known place off the classic tourist routes but a real hidden gem of Bali. It is a very old temple, dating back to the 11th century, where there are also sacred pools for purification rituals. Some of these pools contain koi and water lilies and it is a very quiet and relaxing place, unlike other temples we have visited that are crowded with tourists.
The third stop on this fourth day of our 2-week tour of discovery of Indonesia was the famous Tirta Empul temple, one of the most popular with tourists. This temple is very large, with beautiful purification ritual pools and extremely beautiful. Unfortunately, due to the large influx of tourists, the intimate and meditative atmosphere we experienced at Pura Gunung is lacking.
If you are interested in a tour of the temples and also doing the purification rite, we recommend that you check out this tour.
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm
Entrance fee: IDR 30,000 (approximately €1.80)
Our tips: Enjoy the tranquility of this temple because you won’t find many that are so uncrowded
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm
Entrance fee: IDR 50,000 (about €3)
Our tips: take your time to visit this site but if you want to do it, do the purification ritual in another temple.
After temple visits, we headed to the Segara Windhu coffee plantation to learn more about the production of Indonesia’s famous coffee, known as Kopi Luwak. Its name is composed of two words, where the word Kopi means coffee while the word Luwak means mongoose! Yes, you got it right: Indonesian coffee is produced thanks to the mongoose, which eats the coffee beans and modifies the flavor by digesting it, giving it roasted notes.
The special feature is that the coffee produced by male luwaks tastes different from the coffee produced by females: at the plantation you will have a chance to have a tasting to appreciate the differences. In addition to the typical Indonesian coffee, you will be able to taste other types of coffees and teas, enriched with other ingredients such as mangosteen and mango.
Opening hours: 8am to 5pm
Entrance fee: The visit to the plantation is free, while the tasting of female Kopi Luwak coffee costs 50,000 IDR (about €3), that of male Luwak coffee costs 80,000 IDR (about €4.70)
Our tips: for us the mangosteen herbal tea was truly out of this world! If you want to bring home some souvenirs that are different from the usual, stop to buy some tea or coffee bags, such as Luwak, at the plantation shop!
Our last stop on this second day exploring Bali and Ubud was the famous Ubud Monkey Forest. This forest is located close enough to the center of Ubud town that you can walk to it from here in about ten minutes.
Obviously, the Monkey Forest is one of the must-visit places during a 2-week trip in Indonesia.
It is a very fun experience because you will visit a forest where hundreds of monkeys live freely and you get to walk among them! The monkeys are accustomed to tourists so they move quietly along the paths looking for food or something to steal from you or rest lying on the trees or statues that decorate the park. A Hindu temple and a traditional Balinese cemetery are also located within this forest.
Our advice for visiting the Ubud Monkey Forest is to buy tickets in advance so you can avoid the long lines that are created at the entrance.
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm
Entrance fee: 80,000-100,000 IDR for adults (5-6 euros)
Our tips:
Ubud Monkey Forest
Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu temple
Abian Desa terraced rice fields
Day five of our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia took us to the southern part of Bali, where there are incredible beaches and temples by the sea.
The first place we visited was Nunggalan Beach, which we found after a careful search for lesser-known places in Bali. In fact, this beach was not known even by our driver, but we can assure you that it is a beautiful place. To reach it, you have to walk a long path of many steps for about half an hour but we assure you that the effort will pay off!
It is a very long stretch of golden beach and clear sea, surrounded by majestic mountains covered with jungle vegetation, where there will have been at most a dozen people. There is also a shipwreck on the beach, which contributes to the atmosphere of a remote and wild beach, far from everything and everyone.
After tackling the (long) climb, we headed to Uluwatu Temple, located on a cliff with a breathtaking panoramic view of the sea. This temple is one of many built along the coast to protect the island of Bali from the forces of the sea.
The temple did not particularly impress us but, certainly, its location makes it absolutely unique! Also, if you have a chance to stay in the area in the evening, Indonesian fire dance performances are held at this temple.
Opening hours: 7am to 7pm
Entrance fee: 50,000 IDR (about 3 €)
Near the Uluwatu temple is the beach of the same name, which is very popular with surfers. To reach the beach, one must walk down the cliff with a path of many steps. The beach is embedded inside the cliff, a unique view since the beach is located inside a real cave that protects it from the sea. We stopped for a break at the bar that is located on the cliff and from which you can admire the surfers frolicking in the waves and the view of the coast and the sea.
We left again in the early afternoon as traffic in this area is very heavy and because our last stop was the Tanah Lot temple, one of the most famous temples for watching the sunset in Bali. In the area of Kuta, near Tanah Lot, it is very easy for very long queues to form, so, we advise you to time it well to get to the temple before the sun sets.
We ended this fifth day of our 2-week Indonesia itinerary with an excellent dinner in Ubud, served on a terrace overlooking the jungle.
Opening hours: 6am to 7pm
Entrance fee: IDR 75,000 (about €4.40)
Our tips: check the sunset time so you can be there on time. Then, consider that to get to the temple you will have to cross the Kuta area which is always super busy.
Uluwatu beach
Sunset at Tanah Lot temple
On the sixth day of our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia we focused on the waterfalls of Bali, starting with the Taman Sari waterfall. This beautiful waterfall is not very busy, especially in the early hours of the day, and you can take a pleasant swim under the waterfall and enjoy a great shoulder and head massage under the waterfall spray.
If you want to devote an entire day to discovering Bali’s waterfalls, it might be a good idea to book a waterfall tour, which will allow you to visit all the most beautiful ones on the island.
Opening hours: 8am to 5:30pm
Entrance fee: 25,000 IDR (about €1.50)
Our tips: Visit these waterfalls early in the morning because, in our opinion, they are the best places to enjoy a swim! If you want, there are also lockers available to store your things.
The second waterfall we visited was Tibumana Waterfall, which can be reached by a path that winds through the jungle and follows a stream until you reach the clearing where the waterfall is located, which forms a small lake where you can bathe.
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm
Entrance fee: 25,000 IDR (about €1.50)
Our tips: Visit these waterfalls early in the morning because they are very popular!
Our third stop took us to the Goa Rang Reng waterfall, which gushes between rocks and continues its course through the dense jungle, creating natural corridors between the rocks and vegetation.
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm
Entrance fee: 20,000 IDR (about €1.20)
Our tips: You can visit the main waterfall on your own, but if you go with a local guide (about €12) you can get to some very beautiful spots, like another waterfall where you can dive!
The last waterfall we visited on this sixth day of our 2-weeks itinerary in Indonesia was the Kanto Lampo waterfall, undoubtedly the most crowded waterfall ever. This waterfall is very beautiful as they slide over the rock face surrounded by jungle, creating a very “Instagrammable” effect.
In fact, along the staircase leading to the falls, very long lines of tourists form, wanting to take a picture under the water jet. In front of the waterfall is a small cave, which can be reached by fording the stream and walking along a path that leads in front of the falls.
Opening hours: 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
Entrance fee: 20,000 IDR (about €1.20)
Our tips: if you want to take the perfect instagram photo, it is mandatory to be there at opening, unless you want to queue for a couple of hours! (Is it worth it?)
We concluded our tour with a visit to the Pura Puseh Desa Batuan temple, which is located a few minutes from the falls.
This temple is very large and is less frequented by tourists than others, despite its beauty and size.
Here, we were able to enjoy an hour of tranquility, walking inside the temple complex, finally away from the hustle and bustle.
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Entrance fee: 30,000 IDR (approximately 1.80 €)
Taman Sari waterfall
Tibumana waterfall
Goa Rang Reng waterfall
On the seventh day of our 2-week Indonesia itinerary we headed to the famous Tegenungan Waterfall, one of the largest and most popular on the island, to try to avoid the busiest time for tourists. The waterfall is very large and definitely worth your visit if you are visiting Indonesia in 2 weeks. There is also a café with a viewing terrace near the waterfall, where you can take a break and admire the view.
Opening hours: 7am to 5pm
Entrance fee: IDR 20,000 (about €1.20)
Our tips: To get to the waterfall you will have to climb almost 200 steps, so arm yourself with patience!!
The second stop on this day of our 2-week tour of Indonesia was the carpenters’ quarter, where there are various workshops and craft stores where wooden artifacts of all sizes, from small figurines and knick-knacks to finely inlaid chairs and furniture, are produced by hand.
In the afternoon, we explored the rice paddies and jungle that stretch around the center of Ubud and which can be reached via walking trails that start from the central area: the Campuhan Ridge walk and the Sweet Orange.
Both of these walks offer breathtaking views of Bali’s lush nature and are a great way to relax, soak in the island’s atmosphere, and connect with its natural beauty.
This last day in Bali ends with a truly magical and romantic experience: a candlelight dinner in the jungle! This is a 6-course dinner, served on a private terrace located overlooking the jungle, with a personal waiter. We definitely recommend booking this experience (in advance) because it will allow you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of downtown Ubud and enjoy a great dinner while listening to the sounds of the jungle!
Tegenungan waterfall
Candlelit dinner in the jungle of Bali
On the eighth day of our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia, we went to explore the island of Nusa Penida, located near Bali and reachable by fast boat from the port of Sanur.
The journey time is about 45 minutes and the cost of a return ticket is about €30 per person.
We left early in the morning so that we could be in Nusa Penida around 9 a.m. and be able to go on a two-hour snorkelling excursion to some very interesting spots: manta ray bay and dolphin bay, Crystal bay, Gamat bay and the coral garden at Manet beach. You can book this excursion with one of the local agencies located near the port of Nusa Penida.
After snorkelling and a quick lunch, we headed to the west coast beaches, Nusa Penida’s most famous:
We returned to Bali in the late afternoon, ending with an excellent dinner in the centre of Ubud and a stroll through the market in search of souvenirs!
A great alternative would be to sleep directly in Nusa Penida and from there leave for the Gili Islands.
Want to know more about the day tour to Nusa Penida? 👉 here our article!
🏝️ Low budget: Kaiuna Villa
🏝️🏝️ Medium budget: Khamara Nusa Penida ⭐Trip To Try Choice
🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ No limits: Treeland Villa
On the ninth day of our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia, we headed to the port of Padang Bai in the morning to catch the fast boat that took us to Gili Meno.
Gili Meno is the smallest and quietest of the three Gili islands, the ideal place for couples and those seeking calm and tranquillity. There are several snorkelling spots around the island, the most famous of which is the statue nest, a much-visited underwater installation. We’d recommend visiting the nest early in the morning, before the excursion boats arrive, as it’s much quieter then. There are also some great spots with beautiful coral gardens.
In the evening, you can go for dinner at one of the clubs along the beach and stop for a drink while listening to live reggae music!
🛥️ BOOK HERE the fastboat from Sanur port to the Gili Islands
🛥️ BOOK HERE the fastboat from Padang Bai port to the Gili Islands
⭐ Trip To Try Choice – Low budget: The This-Kon
🪸 Budget medio: Mahamaya
🪸🪸🪸 No Limits: BASK Gili Meno
Gili Meno
The nest at Gili Meno
The last three days of our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia were spent in Gili Air, the ‘average’ of the three Gili islands. It’s not as chaotic as Gili Trawangan but with more locals than Gili Meno. It’s a little larger than Gili Meno, so it’s a good choice for a holiday in the Gili.
Gili Air also has a few snorkelling spots and the island is better served than Gili Meno, but it’s still not as crowded. There are various restaurants and plenty of shops to choose from.
On the last day, we reached the island of Lombok by a five-minute boat ride and arrived at the airport about an hour later with a private driver. From here, we took an internal flight to Jakarta, from where we returned to Italy.
If you want to know more about the Gili Islands, we’d recommend reading the article below!
Gili Air
🛥️ BOOK HERE the transfer Gili-Lombok and vice versa
🏝️ Low budget: Ananda B&B
⭐ Trip To Try Choice – Budget medio: Kaien Villa
🏝️🏝️🏝️ No limits: PinkCoco Gili Air
Crystal-clear waters, beach clubs and no vehicles make the Gili Islands three little paradises in the Indonesian sea. Which is the best Gili Island to visit?
As you have read, our 2-week itinerary in Indonesia included a more strenuous first part, dedicated to sightseeing and excursions, and a second part relaxing by the sea. We found it to be the right balance and hope this article will help you in planning your tour of 2 weeks in Indonesia. We have dedicated several articles to our trips to Indonesia and recommend you take a look at the related articles! Stay connected with us via social channels and, as always…trip to try!
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